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Exposure to natural daylight improves metabolic health

9 January 2026

Natural daylight has a positive effect on blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to an international study led by Maastricht University.

ITEM and Brussels Hub cooperation: workshop on 40 years of Schengen in times of border controls

15 December 2025

ITEM and the UM Brussels Hub organised a workshop to discuss the findings of the joint ITEM-TEIN report on effects of internal border controls, and the future of the Schengen area for border regions.

People attending a workshop at ITEM-event

Real meat, cultured meat, and vegan burgers: what should we do with them?

15 December 2025

Linsay Ketelings is the second winner of the Dissertation Prize from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She received the award for her research into the health, safety, and consumer perception of meat alternatives and cultured meat.

Linsay Ketelings krijgt FSE dissertatieprijs 2025 van vice dean Harm Askes

Ronald Janse appointed as new dean of Maastricht University Faculty of Law

8 December 2025

The Executive Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Ronald Janse as dean of the Faculty of Law. The appointment will take effect on 1 March 2026.

Prof. dr. Mirjam oude Egbrink awarded MUMC+-medal

8 December 2025

During her farewell lecture on Friday 28 November, Prof. Mirjam Oude Egbrink was awarded the MUMC+ medal by Dean Annemie Schols in recognition of her distinguished career.

HIP makes government communication more human

8 December 2025

The ELSA Lab Poverty & Debt is developing, together with HIP, a tool that makes letters easy to understand without losing their legal validity. HIP stands for Clear, Intelligent, and Productive and was developed with the Brightlands Smart Services Campus.

Video: behind the scenes of NUTRIM

Together with regional broadcaster L1, NUTRIM created a five-part video series offering an exclusive look behind the scenes of its research into nutrition, metabolism, and exercise - conducted in close collaboration with MUMC+. The video shows NUTRIM’s contribution to health in the region and beyond.

NUTRIM, Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, conducts innovative research to develop new solutions for health conditions and other challenging health issues.

Discover how NUTRIM's scientists, PhD students, and patients join forces to develop better diagnostics, treatments, and care. From digital health innovations to promoting prevention and vitality, these stories highlight the impact of NUTRIM research within Limburg and beyond.